Stimulate Run

Two time Olympian and Commonwealth Games representative Jessica Stenson is this episodes guest. Jess shares her journey from growing up in the country, making the choice to chase her running dreams and planning a family around her running career. Jess speaks about her love for seeing other succeed. We end the chat by touching on what she has planned and her hope to run a time at some stage this year as a reward for her training. Again thanks so much for Jess for jumping on this episode. Follow Jess on Instagram www.instagram.com/jess_tren/ or on her website https://www.jessicatrengove.com.au/.

First Episode back since the cancelation of Gold Coast Marathon. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Julz gives an honest account for the challenges the last month have provided and the decisions she has reached. She shares what her whys are for running. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Guy shares his experience of the 100km Kokoda Challenge which he completed in July. He also shares some of the motivational challenges he has faced recently and what his plans are moving into the next 6-8 months. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Dawid is two weeks away from his first marathon and fills us in on how he is tracking. He has been dealing with a couple of niggles recently but is adamant he is good to go for race day. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Check all the panel out on strava and all other social channels⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Visit Stimulate Run Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Strava to stay up to date with what's going on. ⁣⁣⁣

Running legend and school Principal Ray Boy joins me to share his history in the sport and the learnings he has had over the years. We touch on his training, the highlights and how he moved his focus into his career in education.

After a month off the panel is back to share what they have been up to. Wayne, Darren and Irwin were due to Run the Gold Coast Marathon but like many other events was canceled due to Covid. Sandy lost a bit of mojo but threw a surprise out as she is 4 weeks away from the Sunshine Coast Marathon.

Join the Team for Episode 5. We recorded this episode on Sunday. As you will tell those heading to the Gold Coast were planning on enjoying the joys of race week...well things started to change within hours. As you would know the Gold Coast marathon has since been canceled and most capital cities in Australia put into snap lockdowns. We decided to go ahead with posting the episode as we share what our plans were if the race did in fact go ahead. The good news is we are not going anywhere and we will be back next Month as we have all locked in our next marathons and Dawid iss till on track for Bibra lake. Enjoy the episode.

Zola Budd Pieterse is a name that is etched in running history. On this episode we get to know Zola and her story. We chat about her early years growing up on a farm, running barefoot, studying political science and overcoming adversity. We talk about "The Fall" and how what we hear via media reports is not always the truth as it was in her relationship with Mary Decker. Hope you enjoy this episode.

Author, Shoe lover and runner Polly Phillips joins me for this episode on the Stimulate Run Podcast. We discuss the journey she goes through writing a book, the learnings and how they have impacted her life. We talk about her enjoyment of running and how it fits into her life.

Join the coast to coast team for episode 4 as they recap May. Guy give a recap on great ocean road and is back into his training. Julia is ticking weeks off and Dawid is slowly building his mileage by incorporating a midweek long run.

Join the team as they recap the Month of May. Sandy dodges getting cut off at GOR, Wayne sleeps in his car the night before setting a course record and Darren took on the hills of Hamilton Island. Darren gets thrown questions about his next plan and Jackie has her Mojo back.

One of the most accomplished adventure racers in the world. John has been a multiple time canoe world cup winner, Keys to Melbourne recipient and much more. Today he is the Director of Rapid Ascent who bring us some of the best adventure races available in Australia. We speak about his career and also what goes into planning races. https://www.rapidascent.com.au/

Episode 3 of Coast to Coast ⁣ ⁣ The group recap their April with all having a hit out in the month. ⁣ We have a discussion around possibly attending races more to be more comfortable on race day. ⁣ A little bit of shoe chat at the end as Julz has tried the new Asics racing shoe. ⁣ ⁣ Condolences go out to the Ranger family for their loss.

A big April ep coming your way. All on the panel had a hit out and Wayne breaks a world age record. The special guest is a man I dub one of the greatest of all time Shaun Meiklejohn has achieved 10 gold and 20 silver Comrades medals.

When most Google Sinead Noonan the first few results might be from her days as an elite cyclist. On this episode we cover the days in cycling, her career as a physio and the sport she is now throwing everything at which is running. Originally from Adelaide she has found herself calling Perth home and has linked up with the front runner elite group.

On this episode Carly and Jessica share their journeys. We start the chat about how running came into their lives and what it does for them. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We chat about their similarities along with their differences. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ They both share some amazing travel stories from visiting Kenya and Jess being caught in an avalanche. ⁣ ⁣ Find both on strava and Instagram to continue following their journeys.

1997 Comrades marathon winner is the interview guest for this months episode. We discuss his entry into the sport, his decision to training in the USA and how he reflects on his career. The panel are also back to talk about their months running.

Julia, Guy, Dawid and Irwin are back for episode 2. On this ep we speak about the month gone, everybody has a hit out coming up and finish with some shoe chat.

The name Ted Richards is more commonly known for the 261 game former Essendon and Sydney Swans Defender. On this episode we will hear that yes Ted was a decorated footballer but has continued to achieve in his new career in the finance world.  Ted shares his football journey and how he transitioned into his now career. He provides some great financial advice for listeners too.  We talk running and how he got into running post football. Ted shares what his learnings have been and what he would like to tick off next.   Ted also host his own podcast called the Richards Report which is very successful.  https://www.sixpark.com.au/ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-richards-report/id1255709144

Nera Jareb joins me for this episode. It was great to chat to Nera who keeps a pretty low profile and lets her running do the talking. From Croatia, farms of Carnarvon and then to Perth. We unpack the journey Nera and her family made, her career and her running history.

We are back for the February edition. The longest road became even longer with the cancelation of Comrades 2021. ⁣ ⁣ On this episode the team share how they are travelling and Jackie gives us her 100km recap. ⁣ ⁣ The special guest for the episode is the offical Comrades Marathon Coach Lindsey Parry. ⁣ So many learnings to take away from him so I hope you enjoy the episode.

Join Julia, Dawid, Guy and Irwin on their journey to the Gold Coast and Bibra Lake Marathon in 2021.  Every month we will discuss where we are at and how the previous month has gone.  Please feel free to send questions through and we will answer them during the episodes.